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Dr. Trisha Pasricha and her lab conducted research investigating the use of smartphones on the toilet and its potential risk of hemorrhoids. Recently published, the New York Times answered the following question: "I love browsing TikTok while I’m doing my business. Will this give me constipation or...

IGBR had a fantastic experience attending the 2025 annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) in San Diego, CA! Our team was excited to present the latest research on neurogastrointestinal disorders and contribute to important conversations surrounding clinical care. See below for a few highlights from the...

Dr. Trisha Pasricha and her laboratory at the Gut-Brain Institute were recently honored by giving a 24/7 speech at the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony for research findings examining smartphone use and its potential risk for hemorrhoids. The Ig Nobel Prize is known for its comical yet meaningful...